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100 sind nicht genug. Ich fordere: Kein Tempolimit für den DRUCKMARKT!

December 16, 2015
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Zum Bild: Wie lassen sich 100 Ausgaben einer Zeitschrift am Besten auf dem Cover unterbringen? Immer wieder gern genommen wird eine Collage aller bisher erschienenen Titel. Wir fanden das wenig originell und haben dies (ins Heft-Innere) auf Seite 7 verbannt. Stattdessen haben wir alle möglichen Gegenstände zusammengestellt, mit denen wir üblicherweise bei der täglichen Arbeit zu tun haben. Dass da nun auch noch ein Nikolaus erscheint, ist der Jahreszeit geschuldet. Wir wünschen Ihnen eine schöne Weihnachtszeit.

 

Der DRUCKMARKT ist eine feste Institution geworden. Zurecht! In Deutschland wie auch in der Schweiz. Die jetzt, Mitte Dezember 2015, erscheinende Jubiläumsausgabe mit der Nummer 100, zeigt nach knapp 20 Jahren, wie vital Fachjournalismus über Print mit Print sein kann. Gründer und Chefredakteur Klaus-Peter Nicolay kenne ich seit 1988. Eine lange Zeit. Einst waren wir „Konkurrenten“, die sich stets fachlich ausgetauscht haben. Seitdem und noch immer sind wir Freunde, die sich schätzen. Und die zusammen rund um den Globus ebenso wie an der Mosel oder in der Gutenberg-Stadt Mainz viel Einzigartiges gemeinsam erlebt haben.

Dieses Erleben teilt „Nico“ jetzt mit uns. Und hat ein wunderbares Editorial zu einer grossartigen 100. Ausgabe verfasst. Den inhaltlichen Auftakt der Ausgabe 100 bilden Kommentare von vielen Kollegen aus der Branche, die befragt wurden, und allzu gerne geantwortet haben.

Nico: Wir freuen uns auf die nächsten 100 bis 1.000 Ausgaben von Dir. Vor allem, weil nächstes Jahr wieder drupa in Düsseldorf ist. Und wir viel Neues wiederum gemeinsam schaffen können. Spitze, dass seit einigen Jahren nunmehr Dein jüngster Sohn, Julius, redaktionell mit an Bord ist!

Herzliche Grüße
Dein

Andreas Weber

 

Im Wortlaut: Das Editorial zu Druckmarkt, Ausgabe 100

ZU ALLERERST EIN DANKESCHÖN!

Wer sagt denn, dass alt werden keinen Spaß macht? Der ›Druckmarkt‹ wird 2016 immerhin 20 Jahre und veröffentlicht jetzt seine 100. Ausgabe. Nein, das ist noch kein Alter – und für eine Zeitschrift vielleicht eine Periode, in der man reifer und besser geworden ist oder in der man eine Phase des Fortschritts erreicht hat. Dies wird uns die Freude an den vergangenen und (wer weiß wie viele) noch kommenden Jahren, Wochen und Minuten sicherlich nicht verderben. Wir wissen leider auch nicht, wie viele Minuten oder Stunden Sie Ihrer kostbaren Zeit unseren gedruckten Ausgaben widmen und wie viele Minuten die über 15.000 Leserinnen und Leser, die uns monatlich online besuchen. Dafür jedenfalls ein herzliches Dankeschön.

Zu unserem kleinen Jubiläum – es sind ja schließlich keine 100 Jahre – wollen wir aber keine Rückschau zelebrieren, im nächs ten Jahr auch keine glamouröse Party schmeißen und uns schon gar nicht selbst feiern. Wir haben in dieser Ausgabe schlicht und einfach zum Teil exklusive Nachrichten für Sie zusammengetragen. So, wie wir es immer tun. Denn wir haben uns nie an journalistischen Theorien orientiert, dafür aber an interessanten Themen und Gesprächspartnern.

Seit den ersten Heften versucht der ›Druckmarkt‹ sich unbestechlich und unterhaltsam, zuweilen amüsant bis provokativ, hoffentlich auch anregend mit seinen Leserinnen und Lesern über die Gegenwart und die Zukunft zu verständigen. Dieser Anspruch bleibt. Denn das (für uns schauderhafte) Bild »Den Leser dort abholen, wo er steht«, das Medienleute gerne verwenden, wenn sie ihre Arbeit beschreiben, gilt für uns nicht. Es hieße in der Konsequenz ja auch: Nur das liefern, was bequem ist, nicht aufregt und auch nicht zum Nachdenken anregt, denn ›der Leser‹ (die abstrakte Kreatur) dürfe nicht zu sehr gefordert werden. Wir haben in den vergangenen Jahren genau das Gegenteil erfahren. Eben dass Menschen es durchaus schätzen, wenn ihnen auch einmal etwas zugemutet wird und wenn sich der Inhalt eines Fachmagazins nicht nur in ›Hurra-Meldungen‹ erschöpft.

Was den ›Druckmarkt‹ vielleicht etwas anders macht: Wir misstrauen dem Zeitgeist und dem Mainstream. Das Modisch-Gefällige liegt uns weniger bis gar nicht. Wo alle einer Meinung sind, versuchen wir durch andere Sichtweisen den Blick auf das Wesentliche zu lenken. Ob uns das immer gelingt, können Sie besser beurteilen als wir selbst. Doch wir sind der festen Überzeugung, dass es bei aller Digitalisierung noch immer traditionelle Werte in unserer Branche gibt, die auch weiterhin Gültigkeit haben werden. Deshalb halten wir uns gerne an den Satz von Willy Brandt: »Wer das Bewahrenswerte bewahren will, muss verändern, was der Erneuerung bedarf.«

Ihre Druckmarkt-Redaktion
Klaus-Peter und Julius Nicolay

 

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Nico fragt! Ich habe geantwortet!

DRUCKMARKT: Was war für Dich das einschneidende Ereignis in der Branche in den letzten 20 Jahren?

ANDREAS WEBER: Historisch gesehen, geschah das Einschneidende schon vor über 20 Jahren, als DTP und fast nahtlos anschließend der Digitaldruck aufkamen. Motto: Jeder sein eigener Gutenberg.

Das zentrale Erlebnis für mich war, als wir eine fulminante drupa 2012 hatten. Gut für die Brancheninsider, also diejenigen, die übrig geblieben sind (es gab ja fast 100.000 Besucher weniger). Schlecht für die Strahlkraft der Branche: Kunden der Druck- und Papierbrache wären fasziniert gewesen. Doch sie kamen nicht. Man hatte sie (Aussteller-seitig) erst gar nicht eingeladen bzw. so angesprochen, dass sie ihren Vorteil erkannt hätten. Das war fatal. Und hat die Druckbranche als Insel der selbstverliebten Print-Technik-Gläubigen isoliert.

DRUCKMARKT: Was erwartest Du für die Zukunft? Was werden die großen Themen sein?

ANDREAS WEBER: Meine Erwartung? Etwas Altes wird etwas Neues! — Die großen Themen? Es gibt nur ein Thema, dem sich alle anderen fügen müssen: Wie ordnet sich Print im Kommunikationsmix ein? Dieser Mix wird durch Multi-Channel-Szenarien getrieben. Mit dem, was die Branche unter Cross-Media versteht, hat das wenig bis gar nichts zu tun. Sondern es geht darum, wie man nahtlos über die Online-Welt in die reale Welt gelangt. Und umgekehrt. Print erhält hier eine fundamental neue Bedeutung und Wichtigkeit. Dies gilt es zu schärfen, in dem die Expertise zur Wirkung von Printmedien im Digitalzeitalter glaubhaft dargestellt wird.

Wenn das gelingt, dann ist klar: PRINT GEWINNT!

 

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Mike Hilton’s Global News: Power of PRINT enables a smarter life!

December 14, 2015
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Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 14 December 2015 
Welcome to another week of news highlights and to Online Features where we have a super little article from ‘mymuesli’ in Passau, Germany lauding the opportunities that Heideberg’s 4D digital inkjet press has provided this rather unique startup company. We have Bobst‘s 125th Anniversary plans, and then HP and KBA with the world’s most productive inkjet web press. You’ll find the latest from drupa 2016, with the second Global Insights Report (in the drupa Newsroom) and from FESPA with Printeriors, the interior design showcase and dedicated conference, which will present a new concept for 2016 dubbed ‘The Print Hotel’, as the show returns to Amsterdam in March.

Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for last Friday, 11 December, includes mention of COP21 in Paris and ends with a caution that the graphics industry needs its associations to keep their members informed and aware, of where the green debate is heading and about how to participate in the conversation.

The news headlines this week contain some really important developments, not least of which appeared on Monday to begin the week on a high note, as HP and KBA debuted the world’s first HP PageWide Web Press T1100S to a couple of hundred key international packaging printers at KBA’s headquarters in Würzburg over a two-day event. This press also features in Friday’s leader to round-off the week, as DS Smith Packaging confirms that it has chosen to become the first packaging specialist to install the world’s first T1100S 2.8 metre wide inkjet web press from HP and KBA, in a sector where digital printing is the fastest growing segment in packaging, with a projected annual growth rate of 17 per cent in a market expected to be worth $19 billion by 2019.

Sappi led the news on Tuesday as it highlighted RLC Packaging and its recent success in the 2015 Red Dot Design Awards, using Sappi’s bright white carton material Algro Design for an exclusive hosiery and shapewear brand range packaging designed by Leo Burnett. You will also find a couple of other Awards mentions: from KBA on Tuesday; then EFI which is one of eight businesses to be honoured this year with the prestigious American Chamber of Commerce in Italy Award. Then we have Xeikon on Wednesday, as Dubai customer Kimoha celebrates a first as digital gains narrow web sector recognition at the recently held 35th FINAT Label Awards.

On Wednesday Heidelberg leads with the first of its drupa 2016 announcements, and reveals that it will exhibit the digitised future of the print media industry under the motto ‘Simply Smart’ and the biggest event in 2016; and then on Thursday it follows through with the second announcement on its plans to showcase ‘Smart Integration”, described as the next stage in automated print media production at next year’s event.

Although there are only 25 news articles again this week, you will find several really good and important announcements if you work your way through them carefully, including the Xaar Plc on Friday, as it reveals that Chris Morgan, the former key and very senior HP executive with a strong background in global marketing and general management and impressive track record, is to join the Xaar Board from January 2016. As with CEO Doug Edwards, Chris should be a great addition who is set to make his mark in Xaar’s future and the world of inkjet.

The tailender serves to remind you that the Festive Season and Christmas is drawing ever-closer and the major holiday season closures and exodus in the Southern Hemisphere, so there will only be one more e-News update before I also take a well-earned break until mid-January, when the industry should once again be under way following all the various interruptions and closures. If you are closing and disappearing during the week ahead, then I wish you Seasons’ Greetings wherever you are, and a very Happy Christmas and Happy New Year in 2016.

That’s it until next week.

My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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Smart applications by Heidelberg: mymuesli.com presents 121 packaging printing on-site.

Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages

Mon 07 December…   HP and KBA present world’s most productive inkjet web press
DS Smith Packaging to install first HP PageWide Web Press T1100S: Pre-print and digital printing in one machine…

Sun Chemical creates new Advanced Materials Division
Sun Chemical forms a new Advanced Materials division with expanded portfolio of technologies from Sun Chemical and DIC…

Heidelberg’s Full Service Plus programme
Full Service Plus ramps up production month by month…

Xaar announces new family of Printheads
Xaar announces new family of Printheads for coding and marking applications with a 17mm print swathe…

Corelio automates with EFI Technique MIS Software
Publishing efficiency soars with 85 per cent of production running ‘hands free’ and a 10 per cent overall labour savings…

Tue 08 December…   Good enough to touch: Enhancing the POS experience
In both visual and tactile terms, the packaging makes an instant impression, conveying the qualities of the product inside…

EFI to receive the AmCham Italy Transatlantic Award
EFI is one of eight businesses to be honoured this year with the prestigious American Chamber of Commerce in Italy Award…

European Sign Expo 2016 doubles in size
Expansion into another hall makes this the largest ever show, and destined to be the most successful edition to date…

Alphaset starts new chapter in binding with IFS
Horizon BQ270 PUR expected to achieve ROI in under a year…

Hub Folding Box receives Family Business Award 2015
KBA congratulates Hub Folding Box as the 2015 Massachusetts family business Award Winner…

Wed 09 December…   Heidelberg at drupa 2016: ‘Simply Smart’
drupa 2016: Heidelberg to exhibit the digitised future of the print media industry under the motto ‘Simply Smart’…

Printeriors 2016 presents ‘The Print Hotel’
Interior design showcase and dedicated conference return with new concept for 2016, from 8 – 11 March in Amsterdam…

Hot Foil Stamping Days held at the Bobst Centre in Mex
Bobst Large Format Hot Foil Stamping Days showcase new technology for size VI added value finishing at Bobst Competence Centre…

Large-format KBA Rapida 164 goes to Romania
Eurobusiness receives country’s first jumbo Rapida 64 with six printing units, coater + extended delivery from KBA-Sheetfed Solutions…

Xeikon helps Dubai customer scoop FINAT award
Kimoha celebrates a first as digital gains narrow web sector recognition at the 35th FINAT Label Awards…

Thu 10 December…   Ricoh’s European Customer Experience Centre expands
As demand grows Ricoh Europe announces plans for a new executive reception and briefing centre for production printing.

Heidelberg is enabling Smart Integration for drupa 2016
Heidelberg to showcase the next stage in automated print media production at drupa 2016…

Callas pdfaPilot expands Levigo Jadice server
Callas’ pdfaPilot expands the functionality of Levigo Solutions’ document conversion tool for high-quality PDF/A…

Muller Martini’s Presto II Digital saddle stitching system
The Presto II Digital saddle stitching system is considered to be the ideal solution for both offset and digital small to mid-sized runs…

Mercia’s Foliant completes business vision
Lamination solution is the final piece in production jigsaw…

Fri 11 December…   DS Smith Packaging to install first HP PageWide Web Press
HP Inc. reinvents corrugated packaging printing in collaboration with KBA, with the world’s first T1100S 2.8 metre width press…

Xaar appoints Chris Morgan as non-executive director
Chris Morgan brings with him a wealth of expertise in managing complex international technology businesses with HP…

Canon launches the Océ ColorWave 810 and 910
Canon launches the Océ ColorWave 810 and 910 – the fastest digital wide-format colour printers on the market…

mymuesli – your print and your customised muesli
The German start-up has been building a reputation for customised, healthy, and organic cereal and fruit-based products…

Creation Reprographics chooses Esko’s WebCenter
Streamlined communications, paperless operation and localisation increase capacity, facilitate growth, generate 30% savings…

Lead article from Friday 04 December in previous update… 

Heidelberg Packaging Days in Wiesloch-Walldorf
Heidelberg uses Packaging Days to showcase new products from its partnership with Masterwork for the packaging sector…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01
There are currently three downloads available for you in this Chapter , where you can download the PDF.

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02
You will find 18 current feature articles in this Chapter, with the most recent from Heidelberg.

Nov/Dec 2015 Chapter 08

mymuesli – your print and your customised muesli
For eight years, the Passau-based German start-up ‘mymuesli’ has been building a reputation for customised, healthy, and organic cereal and fruit-based products…

Previous…    HP and KBA present world’s most productive inkjet web press
DS Smith Packaging to install first HP PageWide Web Press T1100S: Pre-print and digital printing in one machine…

Heidelberg Packaging Days in Wiesloch-Walldorf
Heidelberg uses Packaging Days to showcase new products from partnership with Masterwork for packaging sector…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Mark to Market
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 11 Dec

Previous…    December in Paris
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 04 December

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top. It is divided into the following Chapters for your convenience and ease of use…

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

2nd drupa Global Insights Report Executive Summary
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth. Printfuture (UK) and Wissler & Partner (Switzerland) were appointed by Messe Düsseldorf to conduct these two report series…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors
Latest additions can now be accessed in our Drupa Newsroom.

Heidelberg to enable Smart Integration for drupa 2016
Heidelberg to showcase the next stage in automated print media production at drupa 2016…

Heidelberg at drupa 2016: ‘Simply Smart’
drupa 2016: Heidelberg to exhibit the digitised future of the print media industry under the motto ‘Simply Smart’…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

NEW…    Sustainability and the Printing Industry
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 5 by Laurel Brunner, who has worked exclusively in the prepress and publishing industries, with a particular specialisation in digital prepress, digital production and digital printing…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

Printeriors 2016 presents ‘The Print Hotel’
Interior design showcase and dedicated conference return with new concept for 2016…

Previous…    10th FESPA Digital for speciality printers in 2016
The tenth anniversary edition of FESPA Digital will reflect the astonishing development and diversification of digital print in the intervening decade…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 

Antalis South Africa, Canon SA, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH, Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

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Mike Hilton’s Global News: Welcome Print 4.0!

December 7, 2015
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Heideldruck 4.0: First Jetmaster inkjet system prints consumer packages on-site in a mymuesli store in Heidelberg, Germany. Photo: Heidelberg.

Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 6 December 2015 

Welcome to another week of news highlights, feature articles, the very latest drupa 2016 and FESPA news and Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 04 December, as Laurel invites you to spend December in Paris, suitably attired in her little black dress for the occasion.

From Messe Düsseldorf and drupa 2016 we have the second Global Insights Report Executive Summary, which is now available for you below, and also as a free download in up to seven languages from the drupa Website. You will find a fully-illustrated PDF of the Summary in our own drupa Newsroom version of the article. Independent consulting and market research companies Printfuture, UK, and Wissler & Partner, Switzerland, were appointed by Messe Düsseldorf to conduct the two-report series. This second part is entitled: ‘Touch the future – Applications that can create growth’. The full report is now available to purchase on the drupa 2016 Website and is based on a survey conducted in Spring 2015 in which over 750 participants took part globally, with all regions well represented.

The news this week contains some stunning announcements, not least of which from Heidelberg on Monday where Hofmann Druck in Nürnberg sets new standards with its latest long perfector: Europe’s first eight-colour Speedmaster 106 with LED. Tuesday comes from China, while on Wednesday, Manroland Web Systems has announced a successful turn in 2015 with sales, order intake and EBT noticeably increased. The company, now a member of the Lübeck-based Possehl Group, also announced the appointment of a second managing director. Thursday was led by Messe Düsseldorf for the Executive Summary already mentioned above. While on Friday, Heidelberg used its internationally-attended Packaging Days event in November, held at the Wiesloch-Walldorf site, to showcase new products from its partnership with Masterwork for the packaging sector.

HP Inc and KBA jointly provided the truly exciting news of the week late on Friday out of their joint two-day unveiling event held in Wurzburg on Thursday and Friday, where DS Smith Packaging revealed that it is to install the very first HP PageWide Web Press T1100S. Combining pre-print and digital printing in one machine, the gigantic inkjet web press with a web width of 2.80m was developed in under two years by HP and KBA-Digital & Web Solutions working in close co-operation. It opens up new opportunities in terms of the flexible production of corrugated packaging in various formats and run sizes with digital pre-print liners. You’ll find it in Online Features Chapter 08, and also with a link leading the news on Monday of next week.

Software releases came from Axaio and CHILI Publisher; a new cutter from Rotoflex on Tuesday; while new orders and installations were announced by Xeikon, MPS, and Rotocon. Epson announced a new concept world first office papermaking system on Thursday called PaperLab, which the company claims, promises to revolutionise office recycling by securely turning documents into new office paper. An interesting concept, perhaps?

To round off the week, both Agfa Graphics and Hubergroup have announced the 2016 Calendars, to remind us that the festive season is upon us once again and the New Year is really not all that far away. In fact, POLAR also reminded us of this on Thursday, as it details its training courses for 2016 to take place in Hofheim.

The tailender is devoted to Xerox, asCDP, an international environmental organisation names Xerox as a leader in providing reliable information about carbon emissions and energy use. This comes as COP21, the United Nations climate change conference in Paris gets underway. That’s the same event that Laurel talks about in her  Blog.

That’s it until next time.

My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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Milestone: HP and KBA released the very first common printing system HP PageWide Web Press T1100S

Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages

Mon 30 November…   Europe’s first eight-colour Speedmaster XL 106 with LED
Increased productivity and premium quality – Hofmann Druck Nürnberg sets new standards with its latest long perfector…

Belgian Supply Chain Award for Agfa Graphics
Agfa Graphics’ Closed Loop Supply Chain for Printing Plates honoured with Supply Chain Award 2015 at gala event…

Masterwork marks milestone 20th anniversary
The new Masterwork MK1060ERSL automatic platen die-cutting machine was the centrepiece attraction…

High-speed PDF export with MadeToPrint
Axaio software has announced the availability of a new version of MadeToPrint for even faster PDF export…

Xeikon CX3 digital label press for Topasa
New Xeikon press will support capacity increase of more than 50% for Colombian label printer Topasa…

Tue 01 December…   6th All in Print is on the right track
All in Print China 2016: Connecting the World with Printing…

Stability meets progress in CHILI publisher 4.5s
Additional 3D and 2D viewing options, design and layout uniformity and streamlined ways to show dynamic images…

Carton Edge wins Epson SureColor large-format printer
The Print Show visitor, Emma Tomlinson from trade carton finishing company Carton Edge wins Epson SureColor…

W&R Etiketten signs for its sixth MPS flexo press
The leading Dutch label printer headquartered in Tilburg has ordered an eight-colour 430mm press with APC package…

Rotoflex releases HSI horizontal slitter rewinder
HSI offers converters the extreme ruggedness and reliability as the flagship VSI series, in a horizontal design…

Wed 02 December…  Manroland Web Systems turnaround plus new second MD
Manroland Web Systems takes a successful turn in 2015 with sales, order intake and EBT increased noticeably…

Global Graphics and Software Imaging co-operation
The cooperation agreement will allow both companies to offer a broader product range in the Managed Print Services market…

Xerox recognised for Climate Change Transparency
CDP has named Xerox as a leader in providing reliable information about carbon emissions and energy use…

Epson SureColor SC-F2000 at Heimtextil 2016
Epson demonstrates latest flexible technology for interior décor products at Heimtextil in Frankfurt from 12 – 15 January 2016…

Xeikon CX3 digital label press helps Codex expand brands
Faster production, increased capacity and quality, and wider product range and competitive prices all in one system…

Thu 03 December…  The 2nd drupa Global Insights Report Executive Summary
‘Touch the future – Applications that can create growth’. From Printfuture (UK) and Wissler & Partner (Switzerland) for Messe Düsseldorf…

POLAR operator training courses in 2016
POLAR offers operator training courses for POLAR high-speed cutters and Compucut at its customer centre in Hofheim…

10th FESPA Digital for speciality printers in 2016
The tenth anniversary edition of FESPA Digital will reflect the astonishing development and diversification of digital print in a decade…

Epson develops world’s first office papermaking system
PaperLab promises to revolutionise office recycling by securely turning documents into new office paper…

Alegro Perfect Binder: Perfect investment for a digital future
The Muller Martini Alegro is the ideal perfect binder for companies with a large range of run lengths and product sizes…

Fri 04 December…   Heidelberg Packaging Days in Wiesloch-Walldorf
Heidelberg uses Packaging Days to showcase new products from its partnership with Masterwork for the packaging sector…

Quark Software named to EContent 100 for Content Automation
Annual list from EContent Magazine names Top 100 Companies that matter most in the digital content industry…

Print meets digital in Agfa Graphics 2016 Calendar
‘A Year of Tempting Plates’: True to tradition, Agfa Graphics has created a state-of-the-art calendar for VIP clients…

Hubergroup Calendar 2016 depicts markets around the world
The latest traditional wall calendar from the world-renowned printing-ink manufacturer depicts traditional markets….

Vareo Perfect Binder for DATEV in Nuremberg
The ideal perfect binder from Muller Martini for digitally printed ultra-short runs with variable thicknesses…

Lead articles from Friday 27 November in previous update… 

International Forum on Print Efficiency and Quality
Tenth meeting of the East European Printers, InPEQ Forum 2015, took place in Sibiu, Romania in October…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:


Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01
There are currently three downloads available for you in this Chapter , where you can download the PDF.

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02
You will find 18 current feature articles in this Chapter, with the most recent from Heidelberg.

Nov/Dec 2015 Chapter 08

HP and KBA present world’s most productive inkjet web press
DS Smith Packaging to install first HP PageWide Web Press T1100S: Pre-print and digital printing in one machine…

Heidelberg Packaging Days in Wiesloch-Walldorf
Heidelberg uses Packaging Days to showcase new products from partnership with Masterwork for packaging sector…

Previous…    Altacel invests in ‘the difference’ from KBA-Flexotecnica
Altacel Flexible Packaging in Weesp fires up a EVO XG flexo press from KBA-Flexotecnica a few weeks ago. CEO Alec Frijlink: ‘Our company is a racetrack’…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

December in Paris
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 04 December

Previous…    Top of the Leader Board
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 27 November

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top. It is divided into the following Chapters for your convenience and ease of use…

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

2nd drupa Global Insights Report Executive Summary
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth. Printfuture (UK) and Wissler & Partner (Switzerland) were appointed by Messe Düsseldorf to conduct these two report series…

Previous…    Attractive offers for travel and accommodation
Use Print@home and free transport to drupa by bus and train. The online ticket shop opens on 2 January, 2016…

Passende Angebote für Anreise und Unterkunft
Print@home und kostenlos zur drupa mit Bus und Bahn. Online-Ticketshop öffnet am 2. Januar 2016…

RECENT MUST READ…    Out soon: 2nd drupa Global Insights Report
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth…

2. drupa Global Insights Report erscheint in Kürze
Touch the future – Anwendungen mit Wachstumspotenzial…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

NEW…    Sustainability and the Printing Industry
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 5 by Laurel Brunner, who has worked exclusively in the prepress and publishing industries, with a particular specialisation in digital prepress, digital production and digital printing…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors
Latest additions can now be accessed in our Drupa Newsroom.

Previous…    Muller Martini to showcase Finishing 4.0 at drupa 2016
At drupa 2016, Finishing 4.0 will underline the major importance of intelligent connectivity and an end-to-end touchless workflow…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

10th FESPA Digital for speciality printers in 2016
The tenth anniversary edition of FESPA Digital will reflect the astonishing development and diversification of digital print in the intervening decade…

Previous…    FESPA Eurasia 2015: The final countdown
The region’s leading showcase for innovation shows 29 per cent growth of floor space and exhibitors over two years since launch…

FESPA supports the future of print in Eurasia
‘Profit for Purpose’ funds vocational print education in Turkey, addressing sector skills deficit…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 


Antalis South Africa, Canon SA, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  < /a>FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH, Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

If you would like to send news for consideration for the Graphic Repro On-line Website (ISSN 1814-2915) or to submit comments, please e-mail Mike Hilton at: graphicrepro.za@gmail.com.

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November 30, 2015
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Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 30 November 2015 

Welcome to another week of news highlights, Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 27 November which highlights Indonesia’s negative impact on the global climate; and then we have the very latest announcement from Messe Düsseldorf, inviting you to use Print@home for ticket entry to next year’s show, which also enables visitors to make use of free transport to drupa by bus and train (tram and underground). The drupa 2016 online ticket shop is due to open on 2 January, 2016 to kick-off to a good start in the New Year. You’ll also find this leading the N news headlines on Thursday, so that you don’t miss it!

The final countdown to FESPA Eurasia has also begun for the last show of the year, due to take place in Istanbul from 10 – 13 December, although in light of recent happenings in the region, it may not be the destination of choice for too many outsiders from the rest of Europe. It will be interesting to see visitor demographics after the show.

The news this week has been a little varied and is thinning out a bit as we get closer to the major holiday season in the Southern Hemisphere and the Festive Season in the North. On Wednesday Quark is offering an end-of-year promotional discount. The show season and open house events are also drawing to a close for 2015. If you have studied some of the recent sales and installations success, well-organised open house events with supporting technology partners would appear to be growing in popularity and the way to go. A good example of this came from Heidelberg USA on Wednesday, and last week it was Duplo in the UK out of London Calling 2015..I have no doubt that we shall see more and more of this type of event being staged between major shows like drupa.

Awards at this time of the year are also popular, so you will find a couple of these from Ricoh and Xaar on Tuesday. There’ll be another from Agfa later today. New software upgrades and developments also appear from Muller Martini, EFI for Fiery for wide-format inkjet, and Onyx Graphics; and then from Goss International for its Omnicolor colour control system for M-600 presses. Then we have IFS with Horizon on Thursday with a European first in the UK.

A couple of interesting recent orders and installations successes again, namely from Heidelberg UK for Linoprint digital presses on Monday and Friday; Fujifilm with another B2 Jet Press digital inkjet press in Germany on Tuesday; Heidelberg UK back again on Thursday with a very nice Stahlfolder sale at its open house in Brentford; also from Bytes and Xerox South Africa with a new Xerox Versant in Mafikeng; then Muller Martini in Germany with the latest FlexLiner newspaper inserting system with a Tempo saddle stitcher for the mailroom; and to finish the week on a high, Rotocon announced the sale of the first MPS flexo press and Rotocontrol slitter rewinder to head for Zimbabwe on Friday. Also on this day, Xeikon with an 8500 digital press for Germany.

I have not highlighted quite all of this week’s news. Please don’t miss new Dscoop EMEA chairman, Julian Marsh on Wednesday, encouraging delegates to ‘Connect to Grow’ for continued success and profitability. Dscoop is, of course, the highly active and successful independent HP Indigo customer group which come together for conferences in the United States and Europe to learn and network and co-operate. I have always thought Connect was EFI’s Dscoop….

My tailender this week goes to Stora Enso with ‘The Stora Enso Recreate Packaging 2016’ competition, which is now open for entries until 15 January 2016. You’ll find this among Thursday’s headlines.

Until next time. My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages

Mon 23 November…   Sappi concludes sale of Cape Kraft Mill
During the course of 2016, Sappi will invest in projects to increase energy self-sufficiency at Tugela and Saiccor Mills..

Muller Martini to showcase Finishing 4.0 at drupa 2016
At drupa 2016, Finishing 4.0 will underline the major importance of intelligent connectivity and an end-to-end touchless workflow…

Linoprint CV gives digital boost to Bromley printer
T&C Printers is outputting about 15 jobs a day, ranging from 100 to 1,000 runs on its debut digital press…

Tue 24 November…   Awards for Ricoh Pro C7110X Series and Pro C9110 Series
Ricoh Colour Cut Sheet Systems secure five star 2016 BLI PRO Awards and infoSource Top Spot…

Xaar wins NMI Manufacturing Site of the Year Award
Xaar wins prestigious NMI 2015 Manufacturing Site of the Year award for the second time in three years…

EFI introduces latest Fiery software upgrades
Latest EFI Fiery wide-format products deliver unparalleled performance and productivity advantages, including new proServer…

Fujifilm B2 Jet Press for Wegner in Bremen, Germany
Wegner GmbH near Bremen in Northern Germany becomes the latest company to invest in the Jet Press 720S from Fujifilm…

Wed 25 November…  QuadTech launches end-of-year discount promotion
Will enable customers to ‘hit the ground running’ in 2016…

Goss announces Omnicolor II upgrade for M-600
Upgrade for the M-600 to support the press’ competitive edge in colour control and eliminate obsolescence…

Dscoop EMEA: Free open membership for HP customers
New Dscoop EMEA chairman, Julian Marsh, encourages delegates to ‘Connect to Grow’ for continued success and profitability…

Heidelberg USA’s Game Changing Digital showcase
Heidelberg hosted over 40 customers to display its expanding digital portfolio held at Print Media Centre Atlanta…

Thu 26 November…   Attractive offers for travel and accommodation for drupa
Use Print@home and free transport to drupa by bus and train. The drupa 2016 online ticket shop opens on 2 January, 2016…

Stora Enso calls for entries for 2016 competition
The Stora Enso Recreate Packaging 2016 competition is open for entries until 15 January 2016…

InPrint in Munich hailed a success
Second InPrint made a huge impact as a unique technology platform for the industrial print sector, claim organisers…

Bell & Bain invests in European Horizon first
Book printer chooses first Horizon Smart Digital Binding System supplied by Intelligent Finishing Systems…

Bartham Press orders Stahlfolder CH 56 at Open House
The company is replacing a Stahlfolder KH56 and retaining its existing buckle machine, the Stahlfolder TD66…

Vision Press speeds up government printing with Xerox
Vision Press in Mafikeng, North West Province bolsters its government printing services with a new Xerox Versant 80 Press…

Krupp Druck invests in Muller Martini FlexLiner
The combination of the Muller Martini Tempo 220 saddle stitcher and the FlexLiner were crucial for Krupp’s investment decision…

Fri 27 November…   International Forum on Print Efficiency and Quality
Tenth meeting of the East European Printers, InPEQ Forum 2015, took place in Sibiu, Romania in October…

Onyx supports HP PageWide XL printer series
HP PageWide XLs fully supported by Onyx product portfolio…

Doveton Press opts for new Linoprints for 2016
Bristol printer Doveton Press looks forward to double digital start to the New Year with a Linoprint CP and Linoprint CV digital presses….

Schwäbisch Hall subsidiary chooses the Xeikon 8500
Schwäbisch Hall Facility Management GmbH addresses the need for high quality versioned print on demand with a Xeikon 8500…

LabelCo for MPS and Rotocontrol machines
Order led by Rotocon marks the first MPS flexo press and Rotocontrol slitter rewinder heading for Zimbabwe…

Lead articles from Friday 20 November in previous update… 

Flint Group announces the acquisition of Xeikon
Flint Group has announced the creation of a new Digital Printing Solutions division and the acquisition of Xeikon B.V….

70% success for Two Sides with Global Greenwash
Two Sides has reported a 70% success rate in persuading global organisations to remove misleading green claims…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01

Previous…    Alpha version of Paper Guide launched for industry comment
The best practice guide, ‘Optimised Paper Handling and Logistics’ will shortly be released in an Alpha version for open industry comment. You can also take part!…

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02

Previous…    Heidelberg launches LED drying technology in Europe, too
A full range of UV applications from full UV, to LE UV, and LED from Heidelberg drive productivity up and energy costs down…

Nov/Dec 2015 Chapter 08

Previous…    Altacel invests in ‘the difference’ from KBA-Flexotecnica
Altacel Flexible Packaging in Weesp fires up a EVO XG flexo press from KBA-Flexotecnica a few weeks ago. CEO Alec Frijlink: ‘Our company is a racetrack’…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Top of the Leader Board
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 27 November

Previous…    Stretching the Boundaries
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 20 November

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top. It is divided into the following Chapters for your convenience and ease of use…

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

Attractive offers for travel and accommodation
Use Print@home and free transport to drupa by bus and train. The online ticket shop opens on 2 January, 2016…

Passende Angebote für Anreise und Unterkunft
Print@home und kostenlos zur drupa mit Bus und Bahn. Online-Ticketshop öffnet am 2. Januar 2016…

RECENT MUST READ…    Out soon: 2nd drupa Global Insights Report
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth…

2. drupa Global Insights Report erscheint in Kürze
Touch the future – Anwendungen mit Wachstumspotenzial…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

NEW…    Sustainability and the Printing Industry
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 5 by Laurel Brunner, who has worked exclusively in the prepress and publishing industries, with a particular specialisation in digital prepress, digital production and digital printing…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors
Latest additions can now be accessed in our Drupa Newsroom.

Muller Martini to showcase Finishing 4.0 at drupa 2016
At drupa 2016, Finishing 4.0 will underline the major importance of intelligent connectivity and an end-to-end touchless workflow…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

FESPA Eurasia 2015: The final countdown
The region’s leading showcase for innovation shows 29 per cent growth of floor space and exhibitors over two years since launch…

FESPA supports the future of print in Eurasia
‘Profit for Purpose’ funds vocational print education in Turkey, addressing sector skills deficit…

Previous…    Air France-KLM official partner for FESPA Digital 2016
FESPA offers visitors discounted flights and hotel rates with official partners Air France-KLM and the Amsterdam RAI Hotel Travel Service…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 

Antalis South Africa, Canon SA, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH, Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

If you would like to send news for consideration for the Graphic Repro On-line Website (ISSN 1814-2915) or to submit comments, please e-mail Mike Hilton at: graphicrepro.za@gmail.com.

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published by Mike Hilton, graphicrepro.net, PO Box 10 Peterburgskoe Shosse 13/1, 196605 Pushkin 5, St. Petersburg, Russia.
e-mail graphicrepro.za@gmail.com

Mike Hilton’s Global News: Sustainability and the Printing Industry

November 23, 2015
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Now available: 2nd drupa Global Insights Report. All about applications that can create growth. Photo: Messe Düsseldorf.

Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 23 November 2015

Welcome to another week of news highlights with Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 20 November, and a drupa 2016 bonus from Laurel this week, as she is also the author of the latest drupa 2016 Expert article No 5, entitled ‘Sustainability and the Printing Industry’ with an optional PDF download if you so wish. You’ll find this in our drupa Newsroom and also with a link in last Firday’s headlines.

I’ll be brief this week and would rather you check out the headlines yourself as I am travelling and working from my MacBook. You will find an excellent selection of available news from the past week, including a surprise announcement on Friday where Xeikon has been acquired by Flint Group. Two Sides also made the headlines on this day as it provides the outcome and results of its global anti-greenwash campaign, and on Thursday, remaining on a ‘green’ thread, Ricoh announced that is an official partner of the United Nation’s Conference of Parties (COP21) climate conference to be held in Paris from 30 November to 11 December. Although right now, it it is perhaps not the most ideal venue for such a high-profile international gathering.

Please go through the headlines carefully, as you really will find an interesting mixed bag of articles including several awards, anniversaries and several extremely interesting new developments, not least of which came from Sandon on Monday with a new anilox roll technology incorporating semi-channelled engraving. You’ll also find several interesting sales and installations successes, particularly from KBA and also from Heidelberg with a number of Stahlfolder and POLAR successes; also from IFS with Horizon; Flint Group, Xerox, GMG, and EFI.

This week the tailender goes to both of the Manroland companies. Firstly on Monday with Manroland Sheetfed, as it celebrates the first anniversary and a successful first year following the launch of its new Roland 700 Evolution sheetfed press; and secondly, from Manroland Web Systems on Thursday, which has published a white paper about a new way to an efficient colour control, for download as a PDF.

Until next time. My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages

Mon 16 November…   The Roland 700 Evolution one year on
On the first anniversary of its launch, Crista Baxter reports on Manroland Sheetfed’s latest trailblazer, the Roland 700 Evolution…

Durst wins European corrugated board accolade
FEFCO Innovation Award for Durst Water Technology for corrugated packaging and corrugated displays…

Konica Minolta launches new textile inkjet printer
Konica Minolta unveils ‘game-changing’ flagship inkjet textile single-pass printer at ITMA in Milan 13 – 19 November…

Sandon launches new anilox technology for Flexo HD
Sandon has announced the development of Fluid, a new anilox roll technology with semi-channelled engraving…

Fox Group operates 50% faster with Heidelberg upgrades
Trade bindery upgrades with TH 82 and KH 82 Stahlfolders and a Polar 137 guillotine, producing results faster for future growth…

Imagine! Print Solutions installs its ninth KBA press
New seven-colour KBA Rapida 105 with fully automated inline quality control and inspection systems supports explosive growth…

Tue 17 November…   UPM celebrates its 20th anniversary on EU’s EMAS registration
The European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme EMAS celebrated its 20th anniversary at the ECB in Frankfurt last Friday…

Air France-KLM an official partner for FESPA Digital
FESPA offers visitors discounted flights and hotel rates with official partners Air France-KLM and Amsterdam RAI Hotel Travel…

Sawgrass VJ 628 printers named SGIA Product of the Year
The Sawgrass VJ 628 printer has been named 2015 Roll-to-Roll Dye Sublimation on Metal Product of the Year…

Mimaki secures Viscom Best of Award in Textiles
Mimaki’s TS300P-1800 inkjet printer is this year’s winner of the Viscom Best of Awards for Textile Refinement…

Buxton Press just loved the KH 82 and wanted more!
Just months after installing its first Stahlfolder KH 82, Buxton Press has put in an order for a second replica folder…

Flint introduces new letterpress plate with soft layer
New water-washable film-based Nyloprint WF-S plate for more flexibility and improved ink transfer…

Wed 18 November…  Heidelberg setting the pace at Rapid Response in Brentford
Rapid Response is the theme for HeidelbergUK’s open house taking place at its Brentford showrooms today and tomorrow…

Tharstern refreshes brand to help global push
New branding designed to make life easier for customers…

The SPS Group installs the UK’s first Xerox iGen 5
The SPS Group ensures perfect colour matching with the UK’s first Xerox iGen 5 Press as part its expansion in digital printing…

Resort legend Steve Wynn to keynote at EFI Connect
Steve Wynn, founder of Wynn Resorts to give keynote presentation followed by a Q&A session at EFI Connect 2016 in January…

Angus Print predicts Horizon ROI in less than 12 months
Innovative Horizon bookletmaker expands services and increases capacity for Leeds general commercial printer in the UK…

Domino introduces new ribbons for TTO applications
Domino has announced the release of a new Advanced Ribbon grade for thermal transfer overprinting applications…

Thu 19 November…   Ricoh a partner of United Nations climate conference
Ricoh is an official partner of the United Nation’s Conference of Parties (COP21) climate conference to be held in Paris…

Potentials of Color Measurement Technology white paper
Manroland Web Systems publish a white paper about a new way to an efficient colour control, for download as a PDF…

Gallus and Matho Konstruktion co-operation agreement
The Gallus Group and Matho Konstruktion & Maschinenbau GmbH agreement to join forces in North America…

Polar sales successes for Heidelberg USA
Customers see positive business results and increased productivity with Polar cutters and die-cutting systems…

BS Printhouse streamlines digital operations with EFI
BestSeller in-plant BS Printhouse streamlines operations with an EFI Midmarket Productivity Suite…

Universal Adhesive Systems to offer coating trials
Universal Converting Equipment moves hot melt coating technology forward with new customer test facility in Daventry, UK…

Fri 20 November…   

Flint Group announces the acquisition of Xeikon
Flint Group has announced the creation of a new Digital Printing Solutions division and the acquisition of Xeikon B.V….

70% success for Two Sides with Global Greenwash
Two Sides has reported a 70% success rate in persuading global organisations to remove misleading green claims…

Sustainability and the Printing Industry: Drupa expert Article No 5
By Laurel Brunner, who has worked exclusively in the publishing and prepress industries, specialising in digital prepress, digital production + digital printing…

Color-Logic certifies Xerox 800i/1000i presses
Xerox EX-P 1000i print server powered by EFI Fiery, fully supports the Color-Logic file formats…

Domino launches first i-Tech Print and Apply labeller
Domino has further expanded its range of systems with the launch of the new M230i print and apply labeller…

OPM Group is colour confident with GMG OpenColor
Label and packaging solutions provider, OPM (Labels & Packaging) Group, has invested in GMG OpenColor…

Second Rapida 105 for printing firm in San Salvador
Impresora La Unión relies entirely on sheetfed offset from KBA…

Lead article from Friday 06 November and previous update… 

Previous…   Heidelberg results for Q2 and first half 2015/2016
Heidelberg on course after the first half of financial year 2015/2016 with sales and result up on previous year…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01

Previous…    Alpha version of Paper Guide launched for industry comment
The best practice guide, ‘Optimised Paper Handling and Logistics’ will shortly be released in an Alpha version for open industry comment. You can also take part!…

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02

Previous…    Heidelberg launches LED drying technology in Europe, too
A full range of UV applications from full UV, to LE UV, and LED from Heidelberg drive productivity up and energy costs down…

Nov/Dec 2015 Chapter 08

Previous…    Altacel invests in ‘the difference’ from KBA-Flexotecnica
Altacel Flexible Packaging in Weesp fires up a EVO XG flexo press from KBA-Flexotecnica a few weeks ago. CEO Alec Frijlink: ‘Our company is a racetrack’…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Stretching the Boundaries
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 20 November

Previous…    Chemical Reactions
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 13 November

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top. It is divided into the following Chapters for your convenience and ease of use…

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

LATEST MUST READ…    Out soon: 2nd drupa Global Insights Report
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth…

2. drupa Global Insights Report erscheint in Kürze
Touch the future – Anwendungen mit Wachstumspotenzial…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

NEW…    Sustainability and the Printing Industry
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 5 by Laurel Brunner, who has worked exclusively in the prepress and publishing industries, with a particular specialisation in digital prepress, digital production and digital printing…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors
Latest additions can now be accessed in our Drupa Newsroom.

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

Air France-KLM official partner for FESPA Digital 2016
FESPA offers visitors discounted flights and hotel rates with official partners Air France-KLM and the Amsterdam RAI Hotel Travel Service…

Previous…    FESPA Awards 2016 now open for entries
FESPA’s call for entries for its 2016 Awards, marks the start of its search for pioneering and innovative projects in the printing industry…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 

Antalis South Africa, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH, Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

If you would like to send news for consideration for the Graphic Repro On-line Website (ISSN 1814-2915) or to submit comments, please e-mail Mike Hilton at: graphicrepro.za@gmail.com

Mike Hilton’s Global News: Focus on new Print Applications for Growth

November 16, 2015
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The first results of the 2nd drupa Global Insights Report “Touch the future – Applications that can create growth” are out now. Implementing new print applications is for many the best way to regain growth in the demand for print.

Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 16 November 2015

Welcome to another week of news highlights with Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 13 November, which examines an ongoing European initiative linked to the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH) directive which could perhaps spell the end of gravure printing in Europe. For the full article, please visit our Verdigris environmental section. The link appears below, or via the index on our Website.

The week’s news began with Durst at ITMA, where the company launched a new series of super high-performance multi-pass inkjet printers for digital textile production and a new pigmented ink; while Goss International’s new owners have announced the appointment of a new president and chief executive officer. Tuesday saw KBA publish its third quarter 2015 figures, having achieved a pre-tax profit with a turnaround in earnings and with continued solid order intake. It really is beginning to look good.

On Wednesday, Messe Düsseldorf led the headlines as it announced that its Second Global Insights Report is nearing completion and will be available soon in English (and in 7 languages overall). The detailed announcement appears in both English and German in our drupa Newsroom, Please don’t miss it. Bobst also in the headlines with a Gold Award at FEFCO 2015 in Barcelona, for its advanced digital inkjet corrugated press which uses Kodak’s high-speed Stream Inkjet technology.

On Thursday, Sappi Limited published its results for the fourth quarter and full 2015 financial year and is also looking good, with a strong performance and with full year earnings per share excluding special items up 55% for the financial year ended 30 September. FESPA announced its call for entries for the 2016 Awards, marking the start of its search for pioneering and innovative projects in the industry.

Friday’s headlines began with Heidelberger Druckmaschinen revealing that it is on course after the first half of financial year 2015/2016, with sales and result up on the previous year. The second half was also boosted by the sale of the company’s central-Heidelberg headquarters which was posted as income.

You will find quite a number of show-related articles again this week, led by EFI Reggiani on Tuesday, as it showcased new innovations in textile technology at ITMA 2015, including the debut of the new ReNOIR NEXT system. Then we have Mimaki with new inks. Also DuPont and EFI Reggiani on Wednesday, with new inks. Then we have ColorGATE at InPrint in Munich. You will also find an announcement from Baumer on Friday with the world première of a new Tesla family of innovative, high-performance application heads for hot melt adhesives, out of the recent FachPack show in Nuremberg.

A selection of sales and installations successes began with numerous sales from Duplo on Monday out of its recent and successful London Calling event. There’s also a separate announcement from Rapidity with Duplo. On Wednesday Goss International announced that Sandhills Publishing has invested in a new eight-unit Sunday 2000 web press and Pacesetter high-speed saddlestitcher; while EDS Group chose Manroland Web Systems for its latest Lithoman relocation and a Lithoman upgrade. On Thursday Heidelberg UK announced that a Speedmaster XL 75-5+L will be delivered to Thomson Print & Packaging in Edinburgh, Scotland early next year; and the first all-in-one design and print shop in Cape Town’s exclusive Atlantic seaboard suburb of Sea Point, All@OneStop, has added a Xerox press from Bytes.

On Friday, Altacel Flexible Packaging in Weesp, The Netherlands, announced that it has recently fired up a gearless 10-colour KBA-Flexotecnica EVO XG flexo press. This article also appears in Online Features to enable additional photographs to be included, so please don’t miss it. It’s stunning!  Also on this day, independently-owned South African print and design store Wizardz has added a new Xerox Colour C70 printer in TygerValley, Cape Town; while also in South Africa, JMB Labels has invested in a second MPS flexo press and first EB machine in Africa for its Amalgam, Johannesburg plant.

If you work down the list carefully, you will also find other key announcements this week from Xeikon, Gandy, Ricoh Europe with Elsevier, UPM at the CBD Business and Biodiversity Forum 2015 in Helsinki, and from Imaging Solutions and Taopix, among others.

Until next time. My best regards,

Mike Hilton

Fespa Awards 2016

Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages

Mon 09 November…    Durst to launch new Alpha series inkjet printers at ITMA 2015
New generation of super high-performance multi-pass inkjet printers for digital textile production and a new pigmented ink…

Goss International Corporation appoints new CEO
Goss International has announced the appointment of Mohit Uberoi as its new president and chief executive officer…

Xeikon expands DecoFlex partnership in Southern Africa
Digital print specialist to target growth in South Africa and Southern Africa with additional expert representation…

Gandy Digital announces new EMEA facility in Zaventem
New Facility in Zaventem, Belgium, close to Brussels airport to boost EMEA customer service and business growth…

007 Theme helps Bonding for Duplo’s London Calling
Duplo’s London Calling has been hailed yet another success, with deals signed at the show worth almost £750,000…

Rapidity chooses Duplo iSaddle to ramp up A4 landscape work
Rapidity has embarked on a new wave of investment for its modern Ricoh-equipped digital print hub in Central London…

Tue 10 November…   Third quarter 2015 report for Koenig & Bauer (KBA)
KBA has achieved a pre-tax profit with the turnaround in earnings announced, and with continued solid order intake…

Duplo announces new PFI brand for growth drive
Duplo International to introduce new PFI-branding to open up global market opportunities with wider product range…

EFI Reggiani to debut new printer at ITMA 2015
EFI Reggiani to showcase new innovations in textile technology at ITMA 2015, including debut of the new ReNOIR NEXT system…

Mimaki to demo new neon and flourescent inks at ITMA
New Neon Yellow and Pink Fluorescent inks ideal for low-volume high-quality use in fashion, sportswear, swimwear and shoes…

ColorGATE solutions for industrial printing at InPrint 2015
Extensive solutions portfolio includes new Industrial Productionserver, Colorrizer, Rapid Spectro Cube, and PrintProcessLab…

Wed 11 November…  Out soon: 2nd drupa Global Insights Report
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth…

Gold for Bobst at FEFCO 2015 in Barcelona
The Bobst digital printing press for corrugated with Kodak Stream Inkjet technology won the Gold Award for Innovation…

DuPont Artistri inks for EFI Reggiani at ITMA 2015
DuPont Digital Printing collaborates with EFI Reggiani to deliver new Artistri digital textile pigment inks…

Goss Sunday 2000 and Pacesetter 2200 for Sandhills
Sandhills Publishing invests with Goss again for efficiency and sustainability with new eight-unit web and saddlestitcher…

EDS opts for Manroland Web for its Lithoman support
Long-term partnership success as EDS Group chooses Manroland Web Systems for new Lithoman relocation and a Lithoman upgrade…

Thu 12 November…   Sappi Limited Results for 2015 and fourth quarter
Strong performance with full year earnings per share excluding special items up 55% for year ended 30 September…

Ricoh Pro VC60000 wins Elsevier print quality approval
Following extensive testing, the Ricoh Pro VC60000 gains validation to Elsevier’s list of High Quality inkjet print engines…

FESPA Awards 2016 now open for entries
FESPA’s call for entries for its 2016 Awards, marks the start of its search for pioneering and innovative projects in the printing industry…

UPM showcases its biodiversity initiatives in Helsinki
UPM participates in the CBD Business and Biodiversity Forum 2015, held on 11 and 12 November in Helsinki, Finland…

Thomson Print & Packaging to add a B2 facility
A Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-5+L will be delivered to the Edinburgh print and packaging producer early next year…

Xerox first for All @ One Stop in Sea Point, Cape Town
The first all-in-one design and print shop in Cape Town South Africa’s exclusive Atlantic seaboard suburb of Sea Point…

Fri 13 November…   Heidelberg results for Q2 and first half 2015/2016
Heidelberg on course after the first half of financial year 2015/2016 with sales and result up on previous year…

Imaging Solutions and Taopix announce new partnership
Co-operation to provide a front end design and ordering platform and a back end range of lay-flat bookbinding solutions…

Baumer moves the hot melt market at FachPack in Nuremberg
The world première of the new Tesla family of innovative, high- performance application heads from Baumer hhs…

Altacel invests in ‘the difference’ from KBA-Flexotecnica
Altacel Flexible Packaging fires up a KBA-Flexotecnica EVO XG flexo press. Said CEO Alec Frijlink: ‘Our company is a racetrack’…

Wizardz Tyger Valley in Cape Town makes magic with Xerox
The independently-owned South African print and design store has added a new Xerox Colour C70 printer…

MPS EB label press from Rotocon for JMB Labels in Amalgam
JMB Labels invests in second MPS flexo press and the first EB machine in Africa for its Amalgam, Johannesburg, South Africa plant…

Lead articles from Friday 06 November and previous update… 

Previous…   InPrint 2015 Show and Conference starts Tuesday 10 November
Industrial Speciality, screen, digital, inkjet and 3D technologies for functional, decorative, packaging printing…

Fujifilm announces series of global Corrugated Summits
Fujifilm is launching a series of one-day Corrugated Summits to be held in November and December at its Broadstairs, UK facility…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01

Previous…    Alpha version of Paper Guide launched for industry comment
The best practice guide, ‘Optimised Paper Handling and Logistics’ will shortly be released in an Alpha version for open industry comment. You can also take part!…

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02

Previous…    Heidelberg launches LED drying technology in Europe, too
A full range of UV applications from full UV, to LE UV, and LED from Heidelberg drive productivity up and energy costs down…

Nov/Dec 2015 Chapter 08

Altacel invests in ‘the difference’ from KBA-Flexotecnica
Altacel Flexible Packaging in Weesp fires up a EVO XG flexo press from KBA-Flexotecnica a few weeks ago. CEO Alec Frijlink: ‘Our company is a racetrack’…

Previous…    Ricoh Europe research warns businesses are unprepared
A massive 92 per cent of European businesses admit they aren’t ready for the Digital Single Market due to come into force in 2016…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Chemical Reactions
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 13 November

Previous…    Fresh Air Thinking
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 06 November

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top.

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

Out soon: 2nd drupa Global Insights Report
Touch the future – Applications that can create growth…

2. drupa Global Insights Report erscheint in Kürze
Touch the future – Anwendungen mit Wachstumspotenzial…

Previous…    Packaging Touchpoint at drupa 2016:
The packaging of tomorrow – experience the future, now…

Touchpoint packaging zur drupa 2016:
Verpackungen von morgen – schon heute zum Anfassen…

3D fab+print Touchpoint for drupa 2016
3D printing up close: Innovation, Vision and Best Practices.

Touchpoint 3D fab+print zur drupa 2016
3D-Druck zum Anfassen: Innovationen, Visionen und Best-Practices…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

Most recent…    Crossing the finish line – a Cinderella story
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 4, by Cary Sherburne, well-known author, journalist and marketing consultant focused on marketing communications for the printing and publishing industries…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors

Previous…    Entries are open for the third Lenstar Lenticular Print Awards
Drupa venue announced for 2016 Lenstar Lenticular Print Awards to be held in the drupa innovation park on 2 June 2016…

Ricoh to showcase innovative new ways to transform business at drupa 2016
Ricoh will bring a range of products and services to drupa 2016 that will enable Print Service Providers to step ahead on their paths of transformation…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

FESPA Awards 2016 now open for entries
FESPA’s call for entries for its 2016 Awards, marks the start of its search for pioneering and innovative projects in the printing industry…

Previous…    FESPA Asia returns to Bangkok in 2017
FESPA is delighted to announce FESPA Asia will take place in February 2017 at the BITEC exhibition centre, Bangkok, Thailand…

FESPA Global Summit returns for 2015
FESPA offers growth planning insights to leading printers at its Global Summit, from 1 – 2 December 2015, at the Andaz Hotel in Amsterdam…

Textile print heroes converge at FESPA Textile 2016
FESPA Fabric rebrands to reflect fast-expanding, multi-application textile sector…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 

Antalis South Africa, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druc kmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH,  Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

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Rück-Blick aus der Schweiz: Stimmen zum Tode von Adrian Frutiger

November 4, 2015
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2015 ist für die Schriftkunst-Szene ein Schicksalsjahr. Es galt, große Verluste zu meistern: Im Februar starb der Buch-Künstler Hermann Rapp. Im Juni der Kalligraph Prof. Hermann Zapf. Und im September Adrian Frutiger. Alle drei waren über Jahrzehnte miteinander verbunden. Und sogar eng befreundet. — Zum Tod von Adrian Frutiger verweisen wir auf zwei persönliche Kommentare: Von unserem Geschäftsfreund Martin Spaar. Und auf den Nachruf des Typo-Experten Ralf Turtschi. —Andreas Weber

Eine wegweisende Jahrhundertfigur

Es gibt Bücher, die werden ihren festen Platz in meiner durch den Kindle zunehmend reduzierten Bibliothek auf immer verteidigen. Adrian Frutigers «Ein Leben für die Schrift» gehört da an erster Stelle mit dazu.

Wieso? Einerseits, weil mir dieses Werk als Quereinsteiger ins Publishing Typografie wirklich nahe gebracht hat. Frutiger geht das Thema packend und erfrischend anschaulich an. Etwa indem er einzelne Schriften bezüglich ihrer Funktion mit Schuhen vergleicht oder mit Autos bezüglich der Stil-Epochen. Grossartig!

Frutigers Autobiografie gibt aber auch jenseits der Typografie viel her. Sie zeichnet das Bild einer Jahrhundertfigur, von der man viel lernen kann. Dieses Werk ist nicht nur typografisch und gestalterisch inspirierend, sondern zeigt eine Geisteshaltung, einen Spirit, wie er gerade in der heutigen Situation der grafischen Industrie wegweisend sein sollte: Da ist eine fast kindliche Offenheit gegenüber allem Neuen und Anderen. Frutiger hat die Herausforderungen durch den technologischen Wandel freudig angenommen; vom Fotosatz über den IBM-Composer bis zu den ersten PCs, die ihn als Schriftgestalter mit dem Instrument der Bézier-Kurven geradezu begeistert haben.

Dazwischen galt es auch Rückschritte wegzustecken. So etwa, als mit den ersten Computern die Schriften nur pixelmässig dargestellt werden konnten. Da blieb viel Qualität auf der Strecke. Frutiger hat diesen «Weg durch die Wüste» auf sich genommen, ist am Ball geblieben und hat darauf vertraut, dass wieder typografisch fruchtbarere Technologien folgen würden.

«Ich war und bin ein Kind meiner Zeit», schreibt er und als solches hat er nicht mit dem Schicksal gehadert und auch bei schweren persönlichen Schicksalsschlägen seine Schöpferkraft, seinen positiven Spirit bewahrt – oder mehr in Frutigers Sinn gesprochen: als Geschenk demütig und freudig angenommen.

Frutiger hat sich früh und immer wieder an Vorbildern orientiert und ist so selbst eines geworden. An ihn und vor allem seinen Spirit dürfen wir uns immer wieder erinnern lassen. Denn Adrian Frutiger wird in der Schweiz wohl noch lange allgegenwärtig bleiben. Er winkt uns von jedem Einzahlungsschein (von ihm entworfene OCR-B), von jedem Autobahnschild (Astra) und von jeder Postfiliale (Frutiger) entgegen. Und falls Sie es nicht schon längst bemerkt haben: Auch das Publisher-Logo basiert auf der Frutiger. Eine Reminiszenz, die wir gerne bewahren!

Martin Spaar,
Verleger des Fachmagazins PUBLISHER, Winterthur

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Was bleibt

Nachruf von Ralf Turtschi

Am 10. September 2015 starb der Schriftgestalter und Typograf Adrian Frutiger 87-jährig in Bremgarten bei Bern. Sein Schaffen hat die Welt verändert.

Als ich Adrian Frutiger 1971 zum ersten Mal «begegnete», stand ich vor einem Setzkasten, der mit Univers bezeichnet war. Man war sich damals nicht ganz einig, ob man Univers französisch oder deutsch aussprechen würde. Sie war ein Gegenentwurf zur omnipräsenten Helvetica und der Akzidenz-Grotesk. Ich konnte sie anfangs nicht so richtig auseinanderhalten und schaute deswegen auf das kleine t, welches im Gegensatz zur Helvetica angeschrägt war. So konnte ich aufs Erste die Schriften auseinanderhalten. Später entdeckte ich weitere Merkmale, welche die Helvetica geradezu altbacken aussehen liessen.

Adrian Frutiger studiert nach seiner Schriftsetzerlehre an der Kunstgewerbeschule Zürich und zieht 1952 nach Paris, wo er für die Schriftgiesserei Deberny et Peignot tätig ist. Ein Jahr später beginnt er mit den Entwürfen an der Univers, die 1957 zuerst für den Fotosatz, später für den Bleisatz herauskommt.

Die Univers ist radikal anders, als es die damalige Zeitempfindung vorgibt – Schriften ohne Serifen sind im Mengensatz sowieso ein Unding. Frutiger legt eine Systematik vor, die alles Bisherige in den Schatten stellt. Für die einzelnen Schriftschnitte der Univers sieht er ein Klassierungssystem vor, welches aus zwei Buchstaben besteht. Die Zehnerzahl deutet auf die Fette, die Einer bedeuten Lage und Breite.

Den ganzen Nachruf auf Adrian Frutiger finden Sie in der aktuellen Online-Ausgabe des Publisher. 

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Mike Hilton’s Global News: Focus on Digital Print’s Recyclability

November 2, 2015
3D printing, drupa 2016, Trends @ Graphic Communications, Value Contributors
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Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 2 November 2015

Welcome to another week of news highlights with Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 30 October, which this week takes another look at recycling of digital prints. One of the biggest threats to the spread of digital printing methods is concern for the print’s recyclability. In part this is due to scaremongering by vested interests, but printed matter must be deinked if it is to be recycled and some digital printing methods produce prints that are hard to deink. Hard but not impossible. Read the full article in our Verdigris section. We also have Gallus, post-Labelexpo, in Online Features Chapter 07.

The leaders on Monday and Tuesday report on Kodak’s third quarter results, and provide UPM-Kymmene’s interim results for their respective 2015 financial year; while on Wednesday, UPM Kymi reported that its Eur 160 million pulp mill expansion and major upgrade has now proceeded to final finishing work, which will enable annual production capacity at the Kymi mill to increase by 170,000 tonnes to 700,000 tonnes.

Wednesday’s lead went to Heidelberg, as customers Baier & Schneider is soon to start running a Speedmaster SX 52 Anicolor that incorporates the 40,000th printing unit in the SM 52/SX 52 series and is destined for the Group’s Heilbronn, Germany plant. On Thursday, Kodak took the lead again as it announced settlement of the long-outstanding dispute with Collins Inkjet, regarding Kodak Versamark inks with both companies agreeing on-going co-operation for the future.

On Friday, FESPA announced that its Global Summit is to return this year and will be held from 1 – 2 December, at the Andaz Hotel in Amsterdam.

With InPrint in Munich taking place from 10 – 12 November in Munich, Inca Digital will debut its new service: ‘Inca Genius’. A dedicated technology and applications arm, Inca Genius is designed to serve the needs of organisations looking for an established partner to help develop innovative inkjet production solutions for a wide range of industrial applications. You’ll find more about this in the article among Friday’s headlines.

The past week has seen some stunning sales and installations starting with Brydian Cards on Monday with a KBA Genius 52-UV five-colour press. >From Epson at SixTeeSix in the UK; and KBA at Amway in North America with a Rapida 106 6-colour UV press, on Tuesday; and again from KBA on Wednesday with an eight-colour Rapida 106 perfector with LED-UV at Oberdruck in Austria. Scodix also announced a first in Europe for the new Scodix Foil system for the Scodix Ultra Pro at OFT in Neuss, Germany. On Thursday, MPS announced that GM Graphix in Alberton announced that it has installed the first flexo press in South Africa to use LED UV drying. It is the company’s third MPS pr ess. BCQ Group in Buckingham, has added a Promatrix 106 die-cutter from HeidelbergUK, along with a Stitchmaster ST500; while Signbox UK has enhanced its production with a new cutting-edge Durst Rho P10 160 UV inkjet printer.

On Friday, Heidelberg USA announced that it is soon to install the world’s first XL 106 long-perfector with X4 delivery, complete with full UV, LE UV and LED UV; and Watkiss announced that AB Print Group has chosen a nearline configuration of the Watkiss PowerSquare as the optimum solution for finishing from the firm’s assortment of litho and digital presses.

If you check out the headlines carefully, you will also find new software and upgrades from Esko, Enfocus and Muller Martini on Monday, Thursday and Friday respectively.

The tailender goes to FESPA Fabric, as it rebrands at FESPA Textile 2016 to reflect the fast-expanding, multi-application textile sector for Amsterdam show at the RAI next March (in the FESPA Newsroom and also among the headlines on Tuesday.

That’s all from me until next time,

My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages

Mon 26 October…    Kodak reports Q3 2015 financial results
Kodak’s Third Quarter on track to achieve revenue and earnings goals for 2015, despite revenue decline says CEO Jeff Clarke…

Antalis UK to sell Stratasys Idea and MakerBot Pro Plus
Antalis UK enters 3D print market with Art Systems’ reseller agreement for Stratasys Idea and MakerBot Professional Plus…

Esko announces important update for ArtiosCAD
ArtiosCAD helps designers create and produce multi-part displays or packages faster by eliminating wasteful steps…

Brydian Cards signals intent with Genius buy
Trade specialist targets £5m turnover following £850,000 investment programme and KBA Genius 52UV 5-colour anilox press…

Kiian Digital at SGIA 2015 in Atlanta 4 – 6 November
Company to launch new ink portfolio for industrial printers…

Tue 27 October…   UPM-Kymmene Corporation Interim Report for Q3 2015
Momentum for improvement continues: UPM shows improved Q3 earnings, cash flow and balance sheet…

Xerox shines at International Print & Pack Expo in Kenya
The third International Print & Pack Expo at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre drew large crowds to the Xerox stand…

Textile print heroes to converge at FESPA Textile 2016
FESPA Fabric rebrands to reflect fast-expanding, multi-application textile sector for Amsterdam show at the RAI next March…

SixTeeSix expands t-shirt printing business with Epson
Direct-to-garment printer invests with Epson to expand its service offering to print t-shirts while-you-wait…

New KBA Rapida 106 adds unique capabilities at Amway
Amway adds unique printing capabilities for its wide-ranging work from commercial applications to folding cartons…

Wed 28 October…  Speedmaster SX 52 Anicolor with 40,000th unit for Brunnen
Successful manufacturer of branded goods Baier & Schneider invests in sheetfed offset and digital presses from Heidelberg…

UPM Kymi pulp mill expansion well on schedule
Successful ramp-up of the expansion in the UPM Kymi pulp mill has now proceeded to final finishing work…

Eight-colour Rapida 106 with LED-UV in Austria
Oberdruck, the local supplier for print media, recently invested in an eight-colour Rapida 106 perfector with LED-UV kit…

Gallus presented an explosion of innovations in Brussels
At Labelexpo Europe 2015 earlier this month, Gallus once again offered an impressive demonstration of its ability to innovate…

First Scodix Foil System installed in Europe at OFT
The new inline module for the Scodix Ultra Pro was introduced last month at Graph Expo 15 in Chicago and IGAS in Tokyo…

Thu 29 October…   Kodak and Collins settle Versamark Inks dispute
Kodak and Collins Inkjet announce settlement of dispute regarding Kodak Versamark inks and agree on-going co-operation…

GM Graphix purchases its third MPS press
And the first flexo press in South Africa to use LED UV drying…

Promatrix 106 die-cutter and last ST 500 for BCQ
BCQ Group in Buckingham is blown away by Promatrix die-cutter productivity and Postpress Manager efficiency…

Signbox boosts production with new Durst Rho upgrade
Signbox has enhanced its in-house production facilities with a new cutting-edge Durst Rho P10 160 UV inkjet printer…

Enfocus announces PitStop 13 update 1
Features let sign & display, packaging & label, and digital and commercial printers better control PDF workflows…

Fri 30 October…   FESPA Global Summit returns for 2015
FESPA offers growth planning insights to leading printers at its Global Summit from 1 – 2 December, at the Andaz Hotel, Amsterdam…

Heidelberg world first Speedmaster with 3 types of UV drying
Heidelberg USA to install world’s first XL 106 long-perfector with X4 delivery, complete with full UV, LE UV and LED UV…

Inca showcases new ‘Inca Genius’ at InPrint 2015
Technical, application and manufacturing resources to help organisations develop innovative industrial inkjet solutions…

Felix Schoeller at Xeikon Café event in Lier in October
Felix Schoeller Digital Media and Xeikon launched their new product portfolio for Xeikon printing presses…

AB Print Group reinvests in new Watkiss PowerSquare
Nearline configuration chosen as optimum solution for finishing from an assortment of litho and digital presses…

Muller Martini’s new Connex.Mailroom management system
Connex.Mailroom process management system brings maximum reliability and even greater functionality to the mailroom…

Lead articles from last Friday in the previous update… 

Previous…   Park Communications chooses KBA to enhance its offering
Leading London print house continues major investment programme with 6-colour B1 Rapida 106 with integral coating…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01

Alpha version of Paper Guide launched for industry comment
The best practice guide, ‘Optimised Paper Handling and Logistics’ will shortly be released in an Alpha version for open industry comment. You can also take part!…

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02

Previous…    Heidelberg launches LED drying technology in Europe, too
A full range of UV applications from full UV, to LE UV, and LED from Heidelberg drive productivity up and energy costs down…

Sep/Oct 2015 Chapter 07

Gallus presented an explosion of innovations in Brussels
At Labelexpo Europe 2015 earlier this month, Gallus once again offered an impressive demonstration of its ability to innovate…

Previous…    HR-UV at Druckerei Vogl with the KBA Rapida 106
The new, cutting-edge headquarters in Zorneding, houses renowned Bavarian specialist for luxury uncoated stock printing…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Recycling Digital Prints
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 30 October

Previous…    Environmental Awards for Printers
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 23 October

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top.

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

3D fab+print touchpoint for drupa 2016
3D printing up close: Innovation, Vision and Best Practices.

Touchpoint 3D fab+print zur drupa 2016
3D-Druck zum Anfassen: Innovationen, Visionen und Best-Practices…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

Crossing the finish line – a Cinderella story
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 4, by Cary Sherburne, well-known author, journalist and marketing consultant focused on marketing communications for the printing and publishing industries…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors

Previous…    Ricoh to showcase innovative new ways to transform business at drupa 2016
Ricoh will bring a range of products and services to drupa 2016 that will enable Print Service Providers to step ahead on their paths of transformation…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

FESPA Global Summit returns for 2015
FESPA offers growth planning insights to leading printers at its Global Summit, from 1 – 2 December 2015, at the Andaz Hotel in Amsterdam…

Textile print heroes converge at FESPA Textile 2016
FESPA Fabric rebrands to reflect fast-expanding, multi-application textile sector…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 

Antalis South Africa, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH,  Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

If you would like to send news for consideration for the Graphic Repro On-line Website (ISSN 1814-2915) or to submit comments, please e-mail Mike Hilton at: graphicrepro.za@gmail.com.

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Mike Hilton’s Global News: 4D — Printing in a new Dimension

October 26, 2015
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A marketplace of ideas at the stand of Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) will offer visitors to InPrint 2015, which is taking place in Munich from November 10-12, the chance to find out about the diverse possibilities of color 4D printing. Photo: Heidelberg

Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 26 October 2015

Welcome to another week of news highlights with Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 23 October, which this week examines the merits and demands of meaningful Environmental Awards for printers. Also a reminder about the best practice guide, ‘Optimised Paper Handling and Logistics’ which will shortly be released in an Alpha version for open industry comment. You can also apply to take part or to comment! You’ll find the article and links for that in Online Features Chapter 01.

News this week began with Fusion Office Automation in the Eastern Cape taking over responsibility for Ricoh’s Port Elizabeth branch and the territory. We have articles relating to the upcoming London Calling Duplo event from 3 – 4 November (Monday); InPrint 2015 in Munich from 10 – 12 November with Heidelberg’s participation with full colour 4D printing; ITMA in Milan with Mimaki from 12 – 10 November; SGIA and Kornit Digital from 4 – 6 November; EFI Connect Worldwide Users’ Conference, 19 – 22 January with Infotrends; and Ricoh at drupa 2016 from 31 May to 10 June (all on Tuesday).

Wednesday saw EFI take the lead with record Q3 results, following completion of the acquisitions of Reggiani and Matan on 1 July, which are now being quickly integrated into EFI’s product lines and offerings; while on Thursday, Inca Digital announced the launch of its new X-series large-format inkjet press range. As our headline says: You can now drive the new Inca Digital X3!

On Friday, leading London print house Park Communications continued its major investment programme with a 6-colour B1 KBA Rapida 106 with integral coating, following purchases earlier this year of a HP Indigo 7800 digital press and Kalmar mailing equipment with mail matching software. The new press will be commissioned early in the New Year. Other notable sales this week include the UK’s first Low Energy UV installation from Heidelberg with a Speedmaster XL 75-4 LE-UV press complete with Inpress Colour Control for Wincanton Print; while Germany’s Medienhaus Plump reported on its recent Muller Martini Pantera perfect binder (Wednesday). Backtracking to Monday, KBA announced the installation of a new eight-colour Rapida 106 at Litografia e Imprenta LiL in the Costa Rican capital, San Jose, for school textbooks and education publications; and Manroland Web has relocated a 48-page Lithoman with extensive upgrades at WKS Group in Essen, Germany. Thursday saw Muller Martini again, this time reporting on Frey Plus, a leading German direct mail firm based inUlm, in Southern Germany, which was first company in the world to commission the Muller Martini MailLiner.

You will find other new kit and software releases and more news if you scroll down carefully.

The tailender is not strictly print-related, but it does involve one of the world’s leading paper makers wearing one of its other hats: UPM has started field tests of wood-based diesel fuel in Helsinki region bus traffic with VTT and HSL, supported by St1, Volvo and Transdev… Biodiesel finally becomes a commercial reality! You’ll find this in Thursday’s headlines.

That’s all from me until next time,

My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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Our e-News comprises:  Headline News – Online Feature Articles – the Verdigris initiative from Digital Dots. Our Drupa and FESPA Newsrooms can be accessed from the Index on our Home Page, as well as News in Review, which provides a weekly overview and listing of all news added to the site. 

Headline News
Over 27,000 news items have now gone online since we launched our Website in September 2001. News for the past 24 months can still be accessed via the Home Page and its continuation news pages 

Mon 19 October…    Fusion takes Ricoh in Eastern Cape and Port Elizabeth
Ricoh SA gains local expertise as Fusion Office Automation takes over responsibility for Ricoh’s Port Elizabeth branch…

Duplo brings 007 theme and innovation to London Calling
Action-packed agenda and James Bond-themed VIP night will ensure London Calling 2015 will be an unmissable event…

Visitors converge in Shanghai for largest FESPA China
FESPA China & CSGIA 2015 will open this Wednesday, 21 October, as the biggest event to date…

WKS Group opts for Manroland Web for major relocation
Relocation of a second-hand 48-page Lithoman with additional upgrade of A3 and A4 delivery and PECOM connection…

KBA Rapida 106 long perfector in Costa Rica
Eight-colour press boosts school-book production at LiL…

Tue 20 October…   Heidelberg with colour 4D printing at InPrint 2015
At InPrint 2015 in Munich from 10 – 12 November, Heidelberg to present marketplace of ideas for customised colour 4D printing…

Stora Enso Performa Brilliance aims high in luxury packaging
Stora Enso Oyj at Luxe Pack in Monaco, from 21 – 23 October 2015; and at Scanpack in Gothenburg, Sweden from 20 – 23 October…

Presto textile printing from Mimaki at ITMA in Milan
Mimaki to unveil new direct textile inkjet printer ideal for fast, high quality sample or small-lot production, 12 to 19 November…

Kornit Digital with textile printing options at SGIA
Digital direct-to-garment printing systems enable new business models and attractive margins for screen printers, 4 – 6 November…

InfoTrends at EFI Connect 2016 in Las Vegas
InfoTrends provides business development track for the third year at the EFI Connect Worldwide Users’ Conference, 19 – 22 January…

Ricoh with new ways to transform business at drupa 2016
Ricoh’s range of products and services at drupa will enable PSPs to step ahead on their paths of transformation, 31 May to 10 June…

Wed 21 October…  EFI reports record Q3 revenue of $229M, up 16%
Electronics For Imaging announced extremely positive results for the third quarter of 2015 yesterday, 20 October…

A fresh breeze in the newspaper industry at WPE:
Manroland Web Systems satisfied with WPE 2015 in Hamburg…

Wincanton’s UK first with Heidelberg Low Energy UV
Wincanton Print secures UK first with a Speedmaster XL 75-4 LE-UV press complete with Inpress Colour Control…

Pazazz achieves Pantone Certified Printer status
First Canadian printer to meet rigorous certification process ensuring colour quality control across every step of print operations…

Pantera perfect binder: Flexible and powerful
The Muller Martini Pantera perfect binder lends itself both to short and long runs with either traditional hotmelt or PUR…

Thu 22 October…   Now you can drive the new Inca Onset X3
Inca Digital takes future-proof flexibility, speed and performance to a higher level with the Onset X Series flatbed UV inkjet printers…

UPM BioVerno fuel tests for Helsinki’s urban buses
UPM starts field tests of wood-based diesel fuel in Helsinki region bus traffic with VTT and HSL, supported by St1, Volvo and Transdev…

TRESU Group launches Global Service Concept
New holistic care programme provides the key to leaner flexo production and benefits for customers worldwide…

Callas Software releases pdfToolbox 8.1
pdfToolbox 8.1 improves profile management and introduces support for PDF/X-5n soft proofing + new German and English Webinars…

Muller Martini MailLiner: The Cost Saver
The new MailLiner from Muller Martini finishes inserts efficiently and automatically without the need for a carrier or foil…

Fri 23 October…   Park Communications chooses KBA to enhance its offering
Leading London print house continues major investment programme with 6-colour B1 Rapida 106 with integral coating…

Print Your Vision project at ITMA in Milan
Epson, FOR.TEX and F.lli Robustelli present Print Your Vision with four young designers and the Antonio Ratti Foundation…

Onyx Graphics’ automation at InPrint in Munich
Onyx Graphics to show InPrint visitors how to automate digital colour for industrial manufacturing processes…

Screen Europe appoints Toine Prudon to international sales
Toine Prudon joins Screen Europe as international sales manager for the Truepress Jet range of UV wide-format printers…

Ultimate claims 200% improvement with X-Rite/Pantone
PantoneLIVE, ColorCert: X-Rite Edition introduces improved statistical process control to packaging operation at Ultimate Packaging…

Lead articles from last Friday in the previous update… 

Previous…   3D fab+print touchpoint for drupa 2016
3D printing up close: Innovation, vision and best practices…

Gudrun Alex offers marketing services from new Düsseldorf office
For all activities related to the graphics arts, packaging production and signage / large-format print industries…

GraphicRepro.Net e-News  (ISSN 1814-2923) is sponsored and made possible by:

Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG  (Heidelberg), The world’s largest printing press manufacturer for the industry worldwide. Heidelberg customers enjoy the most comprehensive and extensive sales and service network in the industry for JDF compliant workflow, computer-to-plate, sheetfed offset, Web-to-print, digital printing, digital inkjet for labels and packaging, packaging and finishing, all with complementary consumables. Heidelberg has offices in around 170 countries. Visit the Heidelberg Website for more information.

Electronics For Imaging  (EFI) is a world leader in digital imaging and print management solutions for the commercial printing market. Its portfolio of integrated solutions span production and superwide format printing, graphic arts, advanced professional printing software, and industrial inkjet systems. Its technologies increase productivity by automating print and business processes To find out more visit the EFI Website.

Kodak Commercial Imaging  (Kodak) is a leading provider of innovative solutions for conventional, digital and hybrid print production environments. With the most expansive portfolio for the graphic communications market,  Kodak features technologies, products and services that help print providers streamline processes, optimise efficiencies, broaden services, and grow businesses. To find out more, visit the Kodak Graphics Website.

drupa 2016 (drupa), the international flagship fair of the printing and media industry, responds to the challenges of the changing market and provides pioneering solutions for the future. This is highlighted by the new marketing and communication strategy where drupa claims its position as ‘No.1 for Print & Crossmedia Solutions’ with the slogan ‘touch the future’. The issues of ‘package printing’, ‘multichannel’, ‘green printing’, ‘3D printing’ and ‘functional printing’ will become increasingly important to the overall communication strategy. To find out more, visit the drupa 2016 Website.

Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Downloads in 2015 Chapter 01

Alpha version of Paper Guide launched for industry comment
The best practice guide, ‘Optimised Paper Handling and Logistics’ will shortly be released in an Alpha version for open industry comment. You can also take part!…

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02

Previous…    Heidelberg launches LED drying technology in Europe, too
A full range of UV applications from full UV, to LE UV, and LED from Heidelberg drive productivity up and energy costs down…

Sep/Oct 2015 Chapter 07

Previous…    HR-UV at Druckerei Vogl with the KBA Rapida 106
The new, cutting-edge headquarters in Zorneding, houses renowned Bavarian specialist for luxury uncoated stock printing…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Environmental Awards for Printers
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 23 October

Previous…    ISO 14001-2015 is Go!
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 16 October

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top.

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

3D fab+print touchpoint for drupa 2016
3D printing up close: Innovation, Vision and Best Practices.

Touchpoint 3D fab+print zur drupa 2016
3D-Druck zum Anfassen: Innovationen, Visionen und Best-Practices…

Previous…    drupa innovation park 2016: The heartbeat of innovation
Few areas at drupa 2016 will be so packed with innovations as Hall 7.0 – the home of the drupa innovation park. In six themed areas…

drupa innovation park 2016: Herzschlag der Innovationen
In wohl kaum einer anderen Messehalle wird die Innovationsdichte zur drupa 2016 so hoch sein, wie in Halle 7.0 – der Heimat des drupa innovation park….

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series
Can be accessed via our Drupa Newsroom, in the Index on the Home page.

Crossing the finish line – a Cinderella story
Touch the future. Drupa expert Article No 4, by Cary Sherburne, well-known author, journalist and marketing consultant focused on marketing communications for the printing and publishing industries…

drupa 2016 News from Exhibitors

Previous…    Ricoh to showcase innovative new ways to transform business at drupa 2016
Ricoh will bring a range of products and services to drupa 2016 that will enable Print Service Providers to step ahead on their paths of transformation…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

Visitors converge in Shanghai for largest FESPA China
FESPA China & CSGIA 2015 will open this Wednesday, 21 October as the biggest event to date…

Previous…    FESPA China 2015 set to help printers transform their business
In just two weeks’ time, FESPA China 2015 will open its doors from 21 – 23 October 2015 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre…

The Graphic Repro On-line Website is supported and sponsored by: 

Antalis South Africa, Dainippon Screen,  Drupa 2016,  EFI and EFI Vutek, Esko,  Epson Europe BV,  FESPA. Goss International Inc,  Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG,  HP Graphic Solutions,  Kodak,  Koenig + Bauer AG,  Kemtek Imaging Systems,  Krause-Biagosch,  Leonhard Kurz Stiftung,   Manroland Web Systems GmbH,  Muller Martini AG,  POLAR-Mohr, QuadTech Inc,  Quark Inc,  Ricoh Europe,  Sappi Limited, Thunderbolt Solutions, and UPM-Kymmene.

If you would like to send news for consideration for the Graphic Repro On-line Website (ISSN 1814-2915) or to submit comments, please e-mail Mike Hilton at: graphicrepro.za@gmail.com.

Our Website urls are:

http://www.graphicrepro.co.za
http://www.graphicrepro.net

GraphicRepro.Net e-News (ISSN 1814-2923)  provides weekly updates from the Graphic Repro On-line Website and is  compiled and published by Mike Hilton, graphicrepro.net, PO Box 10 Peterburgskoe Shosse 13/1, 196605 Pushkin 5, St. Petersburg, Russia. e-mailgraphicrepro.za@gmail.com

Global News: dip @drupa2016 — the heartbeat of innovation!

October 5, 2015
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Graphic Repro On-line News Review from 05 October 2015

Welcome to another roundup of news highlights and Laurel Brunner’s Verdigris Blog for Friday 02 October, which this week highlights the fact that Ricoh, one of the biggest players in the graphic arts market, has maintained its place on the DJSI World Index for the third year running. They are considered the gold standard for sustainability and they are strict, with external audits, so they matter. Please don’t skip it. You’ll also find the official announcement from Ricoh South Africa in Thursday’s headlines. On Monday, Flint Group announced the publication of its Sustainability Report which you can download as a PDF. You will also find news from UPM and the Finnish Environment Institute on Wednesday.

News from Messe Düsseldorf in our drupa Newsroom this week, in both English and German, for drupa innovation park 2016: the heartbeat of innovation, where few areas at drupa 2016 (31 May to 10 June) will be so packed with innovations as Hall 7.0 — the home of the drupa innovation park in six themed areas. Please don’t miss it. 

There are new additions in Online Features Chapter 07 from Gallus; and from Adare with Esko; and also in the FESPA Newsroom for FESPA Eurasia which takes place from 10 – 13 December, in Istanbul.

News this week included pre-show announcements for WAN-IFRA and the World Publishing Conference in Hamburg, which opens its doors today, until Wednesday (5 – 7 October), with Kodak leading the headlines on Monday with its show focus, while Agfa Graphics provided more news on its showings on Thursday. There are pre-show announcements from Sawgrass for C!Print in Madrid this week; and Kornit Digital for ITMA in Milan in November. A couple related to InPrint in Munich in November also appear on Friday.

A large proportion of this week’s news obviously centred around Labelexpo which opened on Tuesday in Brussels. Gallus led the headlines on the opening day with the official global sales launch of its new DCS 340 digital press for the label printing market, followed by EFI with the first Jetrion 4950LX one-pass LED inkjet label press, and new Packaging Productivity Suite; Domino announced hybrid integration with AB Graphics’ Digicon 3; while MPS also launched its EF Symjet hybrid press integrated with Domino at the Brussels event; followed by HP Indigo, as it showcased a large number of portfolio advancements and continued customer adoption, which demonstrate growing digital market opportunity. Kodak led on Wednesday with its new high-performance Electra Max Thermal Plate which delivers improved performance, and at the same time helps reduce environmental impact; while Xeikon announced its new Fusion concept which it classes as a breakthrough technology, and Sun Chemical displayed new ink ran ges. But there’s so much more if you work through this week’s collection of 43 news items. I don’t have space to highlight them all.

There are numerous new developments (in addition to those announced at Labelexpo), including IFS with a new SmartSlitter from Horizon on Monday; and on Wednesday Ricoh launched an inline SquareBack booklet-making option in collaboration with Watkiss; also X-Rite on both Wednesday and Thursday.

Several key sales and installations include numerous recent successes for HP Indigo, which are included in its Labelexpo show announcement on Tuesday; then on Wednesday and beyond, Heidelberg UK with a Linoprint digital press and CTP at Pinstripe in Birmingham; SPGPrints at Adamtec in Spain; HP Indigo again at Lorge in France; more Linoprint digital from Heidelberg UK at Barclays in Leyton; Onyx software at KL Druck in Germany; and SPGPrints again at RAKO-Etiketten in Germany. We also have a number of Xeikon successes out of Labelexpo lined-up for this coming week.

As a tailender, don’t miss KBA, which led the headlines on Thursday with KBA Report No 47, available now to order or to download as a PDF in multiple languages from the link provided in the article. This latest issue showcases the relevance of print under the motto ‘Products, Practices, Perspectives’.

That’s it until next time. You’ll find so much more if you scroll down carefully.

My best regards,

Mike Hilton

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From Monday 28 September

Mon 28 September…    Kodak to focus on ‘Sustained Efficiency’ at WAN-IFRA 2015
Company aims to take print market forward with revolutionary approach to efficiency improvement and waste reduction…

Flint Group publishes 2015 Sustainability Report
Flint Group has today announced publication of its 2015 Sustainability Report which can be downloaded here…

250 years anniversary for Hubergroup next month
The earliest known printing ink manufacturer in Germany to celebrate its official anniversary celebrations in October…

IFS introduces new Horizon SmartSlitter
All-in-one smart sheet processing system that can slit, gutter cut, edge trim, cross-cut, perforate and crease in one pass…

Operative and 5 fifteen partner for ad sales solution
Publishers can now manage their digital and print businesses in a single, combined platform through a central hub…

Sawgrass at C!Print Madrid 2015 from 6 – 8 October
To present the VJ 628 system, the newest addition to Sawgrass’ line of Virtuoso HD Product Decorating Systems…

Tue 29 September…   Global launch of the Gallus DCS 340 at Labelexpo Europe
Heidelberg announces the official global sales launch of the new DCS 340 digital press for the label printing market in Brussels…

EFI Jetrion LED fully inline label system at Labelexpo
EFI showcases first Jetrion 4950LX one-pass LED inkjet label press and new Packaging Productivity Suite in Brussels…

Domino launches N610i integration module at Labelexpo
Forming a digital hybrid solution based on its proven 7 colour digital label press, integrated with AB Graphics’ Digicon 3…

HP Indigo labels and packaging innovation at Labelexpo
HP showcases portfolio advancements and continued customer adoption, demonstrating growing digital market opportunity…

MPS partners with Domino for new EF Symjet hybrid press
MPS announces partnership with Domino for new EF Symjet hybrid press launched at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels…

Cerm inspires collaboration beyond MIS at Labelexpo
Launching new Quick Quote module, updates on digital shopfront Web4Labels and announcing new industry partnerships….

Sun Chemical showcases latest innovations in Brussels
Sun Chemical highlights commitment to labels and narrow web market with new products at Labelexpo Europe 2015…

SunJet showcases next generation inkjet at Labelexpo
The SunJet division of Sun Chemical presents its next generation single pass inkjet inks together with OEM partner Durst…

Labelexpo première for Evolution Series flexo proofer
Print Proof Solutions’ Evolution Series offline table-top wet flexo proofer débuts at Labelexpo Europe 2015…

Wed 30 September…  Kodak showcases Electra Max plate at Labelexpo Europe
New high-performance Electra Max thermal plate delivers maximum performance and helps reduce environmental impact…

The new Gallus DCS 340 and much more at Labelexpo 2015
Labelexpo 2015 in Brussels this week saw the global sales launch of the new Gallus DCS 340 digital label press and much more…

Xeikon announces Fusion: Breakthrough technology
High-end labels. One pass. One platform. All digital. In fully automated production at Labelexpo Europe 2015…

The BPIF to hold two colour seminars
BPIF launches Technical Compliance Certificate for Process Colour Management. Seminars on 15 October and 5 November…

UPM and the Finnish Environment Institute’s ecostudy
UPM and SYKE’s study on ecosystem services provides more insight into the environmental impacts of wood-based products…

Manroland FoldLine and FormerLine: Best-in-Class
Manroland Web Systems has successfully expanded its competencies at the digital printing finishing sector…

Watkiss powers Ricoh booklet making solution
Ricoh has launched an inline SquareBack booklet-making solution in collaboration with UK’s Watkiss Automation…

X-Rite releases new cloud-based version of ColorCert
Version 2.6 of ColorCert includes features that enhance quality while increasing flexibility and ease-of-use….

Pinstripe beefs up its digital, CTP and colour capabilities
The latest Pinstripe Print Group investment includes a Heidelberg Suprasetter 75 CTP device and Linoprint CV press…

Thu 01 October…   The new KBA Report No. 47 is out now!
Showcase for the relevance of print under the motto ‘Products, practices, perspectives’. Latest 52-page issue available now…

Ricoh listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Indices
Ricoh has been listed in the DJSI for the third year in a row with industry best score in four categories…

Image enhancement for cost-effective high-quality at WPE
Agfa Graphics announces new IntelliTune and OptiInk at the World Publishing Expo 2015 in Hamburg, Germany next week…

Esko partners with press manufacturer Comexi
Esko training and certification of Comexi staff to bring benchmark colour and flexo processes to Comexi customers…

Latest GMG software supports new FOGRA51/52 datasets
As a leading developer of high-end colour management software, GMG works closely with global standards organisations…

Xeikon CX3 Cheetah digital label press open for orders
Label printers worldwide give positive feedback on Xeikon CX3, which as of Labelexpo Europe this week is available to order…

SPGPrints DSI digital UV-inkjet press sale to Adamtec
Spanish label converter Adamtec invests in SPGPrints’ DSI UV-inkjet press at Labelexpo Europe in Brussels…

Gallus collaborates with GEW for ultra-efficient UV curing
At Labelexpo, the Gallus ECS 340 is equipped with the latest UV system from GEW, based on its E2C technology…

Meech static control and web cleaning at Labelexpo
Meech showcases its complete static control and web cleaning ranges at Labelexpo Europe 2015 in Brussels…

X-Rite launches new industrial quality Light Booth
The Judge QC for effective evaluation of colour, improves quality control for textile, paint, plastics and packaging companies…

Fri 02 October…   Joint venture officially creates Flint Group Africa
Flint Group and Continental Printing Inks and Eagle Ink Systems have announced the completion of their joint venture…

KBA attracted large crowds at Graph Expo 2015
Graphic arts decision-makers met with KBA executives, seeking its leading edge technology for all markets…

InPrint Online Registration to open in just a few days
Free InPrint Show Preview with Conference Programme and new White Paper on Growth Potential for Industrial Inkjet…

Mimaki flexes Industrial Print muscles for InPrint 2015
Market demand drives creative, productive and highly profitable portfolio developments for the Munich show next month…

Kornit to expand textile market reach at ITMA 2015
Kornit Digital to unveil new Vulcan system for addressable direct-to-garment market, including medium-to-long runs…

New HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press for Lorge
French label printing specialist, Lorge, enhances print quality and increase capacity with the HP Indigo WS6800 Digital Press…

Linoprint CP arrives at Barclay’s Print this week
Three years after buying its first digital press from Heidelberg, Barclay’s Print has returned for a Linoprint CP…

KL Druck boosts wide-format file processing with Onyx
New version of Onyx software helps company deliver on its targets of quality and productivity on 14 wide-format printers…

Third SPGPrints RotaLEN for RAKO-Etiketten
RAKO-Etiketten ramps up narrow-web rotary screen productivity with third SPGPrints RotaLEN laser engraver…

Lead article from last Friday and the previous update… 

Previous…   Epson launches four SureColor SC-P professional printers
New wide-format printers deliver accurate, wide-gamut quality for professional photo, fine art and ‘brand-level’ proofing…

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Online Feature articles 2014 – 2015
There were again well over 90 last year, including nine downloads, as well as 92 articles in 2013 which can still be accessed via the Index on the Home Page, with prior years’ via Search Archives (option 2) on the Website.

Technology-related 2015 Chapter 02

Previous…    Heidelberg launches LED drying technology in Europe, too
A full range of UV applications from full UV, to LE UV, and LED from Heidelberg drive productivity up and energy costs down…

Sep/Oct 2015 Chapter 07

Adare redefines flexible packaging with Esko’s Equinox
End-to-end optimisation and colour consistency ensure customer engagement and long-term growth in high quality flexo print…

The new Gallus DCS 340 and much more at Labelexpo Europe 2015
Labelexpo 2015 in Brussels this week saw the global sales launch of the new Gallus DCS 340 digital label press…

Previous…    ASQ Labels goes digital with Domino’s N610i
Expanding into new markets with the wide colour gamut, high resolution Domino’s N610i UV digital inkjet label press…

Allprint installs first Epson SurePress in Ireland
Allprint Design & Print Ltd has become the first company in Ireland to install an Epson SurePress L-4033AW seven colour digital label press with white ink and variable data option…

Verdigris – Environmental Initiative

Laurel Brunner’s weekly Verdigris Blog 2015

Ricoh On Top
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 02 October

Previous…    Wheys & Means
The weekly Verdigris blog by Laurel Brunner – Fri 25 September

Drupa Newsroom
Our Drupa Newsroom with news from Messe Düsseldorf and for Drupa 2016 can be found in the Index, as well as via the special Newsroom button on the right of the Home Page near the top.

drupa 2016 News from Messe Düsseldorf

drupa innovation park 2016: The heartbeat of innovation
Few areas at drupa 2016 will be so packed with innovations as Hall 7.0 – the home of the drupa innovation park. In six themed areas…

drupa innovation park 2016: Herzschlag der Innovationen
In wohl kaum einer anderen Messehalle wird die Innovationsdichte zur drupa 2016 so hoch sein, wie in Halle 7.0 – der Heimat des drupa innovation park…

drupa 2016 Expert Articles series

Previous…    Inkjet – state of the art or sci-fi fantasy print?
Touch the future. drupa expert Article no 3, August 2015, by Sean Smyth, a consultant and journalist and technical editor of Digital Labels & Packaging magazine in the UK…

FESPA Newsroom
The dedicated FESPA Newsroom can be found via the Index on our Home Page.

FESPA Eurasia exhibitors help industry stay one step ahead
FESPA Eurasia 2015 in Istanbul in December, will bring visitors the latest technologies and allow them to explore new markets and segments…

Previous…    FESPA China 2015 to host textile focused educational conference
FESPA has confirmed the line up for its educational conference at FESPA China 2015 at the new International Expo Centre, Shanghai…

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